What is ZTA tile?
ZTA tile is a hard ceramic wear-protection component made from zirconia-toughened alumina (ZTA), used to protect equipment from abrasive and impact wear. The body combines alumina with ~15% zirconia, reaching density ≈ 4.2 g/cm³ and much higher toughness than plain alumina, cutting media breakage. In mining, cement, steel, power-plant ash handling, chemical processing and lithium-battery material plants, they extend equipment life and cut maintenance.
What is ZTA tile used for?
They line chutes, hoppers, bunkers, mills, pulleys and conveyor transfer points where bulk solids or slurry scour metal away. Typical users are mining, cement, steel, power-plant ash handling, chemical processing and lithium-battery material plants.
What material and properties make ZTA tile effective?
The body combines alumina with ~15% zirconia, reaching density ≈ 4.2 g/cm³ and much higher toughness than plain alumina, cutting media breakage. These properties let ZTA tile outlast steel and rubber in abrasive service.
Why choose ZTA tile over steel or rubber alternatives?
ZTA tile beat steel or rubber on abrasive duties: steel erodes in months and can contaminate product, while rubber gouges under lump impact. ZTA tile hold dimension, cut downtime and typically last 5–10× longer in mining, cement, steel, power-plant ash handling, chemical processing and lithium-battery material plants.
How do I select and specify ZTA tile?
Pick tile grade (92%/95%/99% alumina, ZTA or SiC) and backing (steel-stud, rubber-embedded or adhesive) to your wear mode, then send equipment drawings so FIRSTAR supplies matched tiles or panels.
Can ZTA tile be installed on curved surfaces?
Yes. Mosaic and hex ceramic mats conform to curved chutes, pipes and cones, while flat tiles suit hoppers and bins. FIRSTAR provides the right shape and backing for your profile.
